Doula program delay — $0 spent in 2026
Summary
The city-funded doula program spent essentially nothing in 2026 because insurance requirements and contracting delays stalled the RFP. The department plans to contract with groups of doulas instead of individuals, with about $600,000 potentially available in 2027 ($300,000 budgeted plus carryover).
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $300,000 budgeted for 2026 went unspent and is expected to carry over, potentially doubling 2027 spending to roughly $600,000.
Pregnant residents, particularly women of color facing disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
Expectant mothers who could have received doula services in 2026 went unserved while the funds sat unused.
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